June 13, 14, 15 2008
Brava Theater, San Francisco

*** Opening Night***
Kindred Queers
FRIDAY, June 13,7:30pm
Free
From a young girl's magical waltz with the moon, to a mother-daughter tango of fear and acceptance, to the quick turns of a dyke couple on a mission to conceive, these films will shake you in a samba of spirit and determination.

*** PANEL & RETROSPECTIVE SCREENING***
Pratibha Parmar
SATURDAY, June 14, 2:00pm
$10-$20 sliding scale
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning filmmaker Pratibha Parmar has deeply influenced mixed-genre filmmaking since the 80's and continues to bring fresh representations of queer women of color to the screen. Our Retrospective Screening highlights three influential films: Khush, an exploration of queer South Asians in diaspora; Bhangra Jig, a celebration of culture and desire; and Wavelengths, a quest for love and intimacy in cyberspace. Our Panel Discussion "Representations of Queer API Women in the Media" will address the challenges and achievements of queer Asian Pacific Islander women filmmakers. Running Time: 90 minutes

*** Featured Screening ***
From Queer API Women With Love
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Followed by Q&A Panel with Filmmakers
FREE
This Featured Screening by queer Asian Pacific Islander women showcases powerhouse combinations, from a tricky tap dance with immigration agents, to lyrical interpretations of grief, to the dynamic strut of a queer secret agent, these films are a vibrant groove of heritage, humor and insight.

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